"Aunt Jane," 88, Died at Home of Nephew Philo Cook, Jan. 27, 1921

Mrs. Jane Hodges, familiarly known as “Aunt Jane,” passed to her reward last week at the home of her nephew, Mr. Philo Cook in the Mt. Vernon section.

Mrs. Hodges was originally Critcher, sister of the late A.W., William, and Adam Critcher; was the last survivor of that splendid family, and attained ripe age of 88 years. She was first married to Mr. Joseph Harrison, and became the mother of several children, and after Mr. Harrison’s death, many years ago, she was again married to Mr. Jack Hodges, well remembered by our older citizens. Since the death of her second husband, Aunt Jane has lived among her children and near relatives, any of whom feeling honored to have her as their guest. She was a wonderful woman, bright and entertaining to the end of her long life.

(From the Watauga Democrat, Boone, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 27, 1921)